The Rune Magician Who Lost Everything to Her Older Sister, Becomes Doted On by the Genius Prince – Chapter 16

The Rune Magician Who Lost Everything to Her Older Sister, Becomes Doted On by the Genius Prince – Chapter 16


Chapter 16: Decipherment complete?

“――【ᛏ(Teiwaz)】.”

Tracing the rune activates the magical power.

The meaning contained in 【ᛏ】 is of war and justice.

It signifies the beginning of a battle that upholds humanity’s justice.

I trace my finger and move to the next letter.

“Now… 【ᛜ(Inguz)】.”

The contained meaning is that of a god.

The opponent is the most disastrous demon in history.

It’s an opponent so strong that it cannot be certain of victory, even with the full power of the people.

“That makes seven.”

Since then, the pace of decryption has been steadily increasing.

As the interpretations become wider, the intentions of the characters on the tablets are gradually becoming more understood.

This tablet depicts an intense battle with the Demon God.

His Highness’ speculations may be correct.

Although it is still incomplete and not certain, the last character engraved on the tablet is…

“【ᛟ(Oswila)】…”

The meaning is legacy and land.

It is where they sealed the overwhelmingly strong power of the Demon God after the battle.

Perhaps if it is deciphered until the end, it will become clear.

With a speculation that is almost certain in my heart, I continue to decipher.

“…”

Deciphering requires concentration.

However, distractions inevitably creep in.

Just a little while ago, I was pressured into re-engaging.

It’s hard to forget.

I thought I could switch my feelings off, but…

“Haa, I’m still naive.”

I realize my own weakness.

I firmly declined the talk of engagement.

No matter what Jerick-sama thinks, I have no intention of getting back together now.

I don’t want to be used.

I don’t regret rejecting him, pushed by His Highness.

But once this mission is over, I will return to that mansion.

To the Pheles family… my family.

Jerick-sama should be the one to tell Otoo-sama about our broken engagement.

As far as the benefits are concerned, it doesn’t matter much since he’s already engaged to Onee-sama.

But still, Otoo-sama and Okaa-sama may think it’s impudent for someone like me to refuse.

I’m anxious about what will be said when we meet face to face.

Just thinking about it is depressing.

“I’d rather just…”

I come back to myself after thinking of such pathetic thoughts.

Thinking about staying at Laurier, or using my full stay period, makes me weak.

Even if I run away, I will eventually have to face it.

I also have to confront my own weakness.

If I don’t do that, I cannot grow.

“Okay.”

I slap my cheeks and psyche myself up.

Let’s finish this work quickly.

Then I will return to the mansion and talk properly with Otoo-sama and others.

I will deny anything unpleasant.

To do that, I have to face the task right in front of me now.

“Let’s see, the next letter is…”

I focus on deciphering quietly.

The next day, and the day after that, I face the stone tablet at the ruins.

I decipher it without getting bored, even if I look at the same scenery for many consecutive days.

Although the scenery remains the same, there is change.

Little by little, I understand someone’s feelings from the inscribed letters.

The sensation of solving a complicated maze may be something only a Rune Magician can understand.

In a way, it’s my privilege alone.

And then——

◇◇◇

“Your Highness, the decoding will be finished by tomorrow.”

“Really?”

“Yes, I finished decoding up to the ninth row today. Only one section remains.”

“Finally, huh.”

“Yes.”

During dinner time, I informed His Highness of the current situation.

The pace of the decoding has accelerated, and I am now able to decode one section per day.

At this rate, the decoding will finish without a problem by tomorrow.

The interpretation has deepened already.

All that remains is to finish decoding and consolidate everything into one.

“In that case, I will accompany you tomorrow.”

“Your Highness as well?”

“Yeah, just observing. I don’t intend to interrupt your work, but I also want to witness this century’s moment. Is that okay?”

“Yes, of course. I also want Your Highness to see it.”

I had hoped to share the moment of successfully completing the mission and the joy that comes with it with His Highness.

It was an offer beyond my expectations.

I was more determined than ever.

And then, the next day.

He finished his inspection earlier than usual, and I entered the ruins with His Highness.

There was still a slight mist.

It was a bit of a hindrance to work, but.

“Wind Curtain.”

His Highness sweeps his right arm widely and deploys a magic circle at his feet.

It’s a magic that manipulates the airflow around oneself to create a barrier of wind.

The mist quickly scatters in all directions.

“Can you see clearly now?”

“Thank you very much.”

“I’ll do this much. It’s my tour fee.”

While being watched by His Highness, I start to decipher the text.

The last row, 12 letters remaining.

Almost all the letters so far have contained negative emotions such as struggle, agony, anger, and despair.

The battle with the Demon God caused many casualties.

There is no doubt that it was a fierce battle.

There are probably many sad sentiments expressed within this rune, since the one who inscribed it must have lost something very important.

Emotions are embedded within the runes.

Regardless of intention, the conditions at the time affect them.

“The last letter…”

I already know what it means.

Heritage, land.

They fought against the Demon God and sealed its power somewhere.

Even after finishing deciphering it, I still didn’t know the location.

In such a case, I start reading while associating the meaning with each word in my head from the beginning.

“【ᚺ】, 【ᚾ】, 【ᛊ】…”

Carefully, I read each letter and trace the runes together.

I feel the activation of magic and the will embedded in it.

Runes were created for magic.

The letters are imbued with magic, carry the will of the engraved caster, and embody the imagination.

Even the characters carved on the stone tablet had a slight magical power in them.

I had thought it was just to carry the letters.

I had underestimated the beginning of the age of magic.

“【ᛟ】…!”

I realized it late.

This stone tablet itself formed one magic using all 120 Rune letters.

“Meiana!”

“――!”

His Highness’ voice echoes in my head.

I hear it somewhat distant, and then my consciousness fades away.



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➤Ch40/40 — How To Train the Wolf King – Accidentally Spending the Night Together and Triggering the Death Flag, I’ll Tame Him To Aim for a Happy Ending!
➤Ch37/37 — “I Don’t Love You,” Said the Ice Magician to His Unrequited Love, Who Was Disguised as Me
➤Ch27/27 — The Obedient Saint Was Made a Scapegoat, so She Decided To Be Reborn as a Villainess
➤Ch120/148 — I Was Confessed to by the Person I Was Admiring
➤Ch112/112 — The Fat Aristocrat Waltz in the Labyrinth (hosted on fanstranslations.com)
➤Ch56/56 — I Was Forced To Quit Being a Nun and Get Married Because of a Divine Oracle ~the Wise Prince Who I Am Actually Marrying Is Someone Who Dotes on Me Excessively~
➤ Ch80/80 — Transmutation Master Aria Is Doing Her Best Today ~a Happy Second Life for a Transmutation Master Who Had Her Results Stolen by Her Sister~
➤ Ch46/46 — The Rune Magician Who Lost Everything to Her Older Sister, Becomes Doted On by the Genius Prince
➤ Ch86/86 — The Unwanted Princess Becomes Loved in the Werewolf Kingdom and Becomes Queen!
➤ Ch98/98 — The Former Villainess Who Went Back in Time, She Doesn’t Fix Her Bad Personality but Avoids the Execution Ending!
➤ Ch54/54 — The Legendary Villainess Who Vanished on the Guillotine, in Her Second Life She Wishes for Peace as a Studious, Plain Glasses-Wearing Person
➤ Ch105/105 — Until the Exiled Duke’s Daughter, Wilhelmina, Becomes Happy
➤ Ch85/85 — The Villainess Carries a Strategy Guide
➤ Ch70/70 — Leah Flores’s Devotion – I May Be a Mob Knight, but in This Life I Will Definitely Protect Duke William with All My Might!
➤ Ch95/95 — Although I Am Supposed to Be the Villainess (Planned), I Just Want to Eat Confectionery – I Will Aim for a Peaceful Life with the Block Skill
➤ Ch100/100 — The Bewilderment of the Sacrificial Second Princess ~ Married Into the Enemy Country as a Hostage Princess, but Was Strangely Welcomed With Open Arms~
➤ Ch66/66 — The villainess princess will dive into the labyrinth again today
➤ Ch50/50 — An Unconscious Genius Magic Tool Maker Wants to Live a Leisurely Life

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The Rune Magician Who Lost Everything to Her Older Sister, Becomes Doted On by the Genius Prince

The Rune Magician Who Lost Everything to Her Older Sister, Becomes Doted On by the Genius Prince

The Rune Magician Who Lost Everything to Her Older Sister, Becomes Doted On by the Genius Prince ~I’m the Plain Little Sister Whose Fiance, Job, and Achievements Were All Snatched Away by My Sister, but One Day, Our Positions Suddenly Switched~, 姉に全てを奪われたルーン魔術師、天才王子に溺愛される ~婚約者、仕事、成果もすべて姉に横取りされた地味な妹ですが、ある日突然立場が逆転しちゃいました~
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Status: Ongoing Type: Author: Released: 2023 Native Language: Japanese
Rune Magician Who Lost Everything to Her Older Sister, Becomes Doted On by the Genius Prince Meiana Pheles, a young magician skilled in the ancient art of Rune Magic, constantly finds herself eclipsed by her talented older sister, Leticia. When Meiana’s engagement to Jerick Ingea abruptly ends in favor of Leticia, she grapples with heartbreak and self-doubt. As Jerick and Leticia revel in their blossoming relationship, Meiana contemplates her future amidst a swiftly evolving magical world. Despite her best efforts to adapt, Meiana feels marginalized as an adept of an outdated magical practice. Confronting family expectations, jealousy, and a sense of inadequacy, she must carve out her own path and recognize her true worth in a society that prizes innovation and talent. Can Meiana redefine her magical skills and emerge from her sister’s shadow, or is she destined to be forever considered the lesser of the two?

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